Williams, Patricia
Historical Texts from - Medieval Wales
- ISBN 13:
- 9781907322693
- author:
- Williams, Patricia
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Modern Humanities Research Association
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 214
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Medieval, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Introducing Historical Texts from Medieval Wales, the fourth volume in The Library of Medieval Welsh Literature series. This collection brings together a broad selection of annotated passages that explore the genre of medieval Welsh historical texts.
The selections range from an account of the legendary origin of Britain to the fall of the last native prince, and are accompanied by introductory paragraphs, extensive linguistic notes, and a full glossary. The volume provides a substantial introduction to general features of medieval historiography, as well as the manuscripts and edited works from which the excerpts have been taken.
Patricia Williams, a retired lecturer in Welsh language and literature, has curated this collection to make Middle Welsh historical texts accessible to third-level students and interested readers alike. With its comprehensive introduction and linguistic notes, Historical Texts from Medieval Wales offers a valuable resource for anyone seeking an overall view of historical texts from medieval Wales.
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